Chapter 63 Making Plans
My eyes sparkled with curiosity as I asked Niklaus, "So, I didn't even know vampires had mates."We sat together with his arms around me, on the front porch swing, watching the sunset.
Niklaus's gaze softened, his voice filled with nostalgia. "We are Mayan hybrids and we have a unique gift. Our native shapeshifter side grants us the privilege of the mate bond, a deep connection that transcends mortal love." He paused, his eyes locking onto mine. "Sarah, my first mate, was the love of my life. I risked everything to save her from Shade's clutches, but fate had other plans."
My heart was sad for him, sensing the depth of his pain. "I'm so sorry, Niklaus," I whispered. I held my locket and I felt a warm pulse coming from it, I knew that Sarah approved of our bond and that Lyra was with her telling her all about us and our struggles and triumphs.
He held me as the sun disappeared, I was filled with a love that seemed to span centuries. "But then I found you, my s
